LA&CCA is in the process of establishing a dynamic and transparent governance structure. We believe in creating a team of committed professionals and leaders who will help us navigate and shape the future of the legal landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Our structure is designed to ensure inclusivity, diversity, and efficiency, paving the way for effective decision-making and strategic planning. We're on the lookout for individuals who share our vision and are ready to contribute their unique skills and experiences.
Shelly-Ann Mohammed is the founder of the Latin American & Caribbean Counsel Association. She brings a wealth of experience to her role as President & CEO of LA&CCA (formerly known as the Association of Caribbean Corporate Counsel Ltd. where she was the founder & CEO). With over a decade of experience as a lawyer and Chief Executive Officer of multiple professional organizations, she has made significant contributions to the professional landscape in the region.
Shelly is the former founder, President & CEO of the Association of Caribbean Counsel, responsible for developing and implementing strategy for the region. In this role, she worked closely with local government, professional Ministers of Legal Affairs, Attorney General’s Offices, Ministers of Legal Affairs, employers, and other stakeholders to develop forward-looking strategies aimed at helping professionals in the region adapt to the future drivers of change. Among these drivers are regulatory changes, new technologies, and increasing expectations. Additionally, she focused on building the competencies needed to help organizations sustain economic growth and compete both nationally and internationally.
Warner Johnston is a communications professional with more than 20 years of experience working nationally and internationally.
Ciara Martinez is a passionate and curious individual dedicated to perfecting the art of creating memorable brands.
Rania has more than twelve years of experience in international education. She worked at ACCA as Lead Market Development Manager.
Shelly-Ann Mohammed is the founder of the Latin American & Caribbean Counsel Association. She has over a decade of experience as a lawyer, former Group Chief Legal Officer and Chief Executive Officer of multiple professional organizations. She was a Director and Corporate Secretary on over 30 international boards. She has lived and worked in South America, Caribbean, United Kingdom, Europe, and United States. She has tirelessly fought to provide greater opportunities and to level the playing field for people in Latin America & the Caribbean.
She is the Executive Vice President, Business Integrity & Group General Counsel for the Massy Group of Companies overseeing Massy’s global legal affairs including regulatory and compliance matters. A lawyer for over thirty years, she has lived and worked in Trinidad & Tobago, the Dominican Republic, the UK, Brazil and Egypt. As an international champion of business integrity, she creates programmes to protect companies and their brands, working with Boards and executives to create a safe and inclusive culture.
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She is an Attorney-at-Law with over twenty-five years’ experience. Kathryna holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) (Honours) Degree from the University of the West Indies and a Legal Education Certificate (LEC) from the Hugh Wooding Law School, St. Augustine, Trinidad. She also holds an Executive Masters of Business Administration (Distinction) Degree from the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business, Trinidad. Kathryna is a member of the Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean Corporate Governance Institute.
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Kelly-Ann Cartwright is a business litigation attorney with an emphasis in labor and employment with Holland & Knight LLP. She represents employers before federal, state and local administrative agencies, at arbitration, and in state and federal court. She received her J.D. (with honors) from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and her B.S. in Business Administration (with high honors) from the University of Florida.
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Dustin Delany is the first and only attorney in the Caribbean to be triple-ranked by Chambers and Partners. His Chambers Global rankings include being the first and only ever ranked attorney in the region for Caribbean-wide Corporate and Commercial Law, in addition to being recognized in the ranking tables for General Business Law (Expertise Based Abroad) for the jurisdiction of Antigua & Barbuda, and General Business Law for the jurisdiction of Barbados.
Lincoln D. Gomez, partner at Gomez Coffie Law, specializes in aviation, corporate, real estate, and intellectual property law. With over 25 years of experience, he's advised various industries, including airlines and financial institutions. An acclaimed author, he's published on diverse legal topics. Fluent in four languages, he co-founded Digicel Aruba and served as president of the board of the Aruba Museums. He is a father to Gavril and Gavin. His Boston Terrier, Tobio, accompanies him.
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Lowel Morgan is the firm’s Managing Partner. He was admitted to practice at the Jamaican Bar in 1991 and is widely regarded as an experienced litigator with vast knowledge of Insurance Law. Lowel has had the distinction throughout his years of practice to act as counsel and advise all the major players in the Jamaican Insurance sector. His expertise extends to other critical industries such as the petroleum, hospitality, telecommunications sector.
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Managing Partner / Notary Coordinator of the firm Ulloa & Asociados, member of the Honduran Bar Association, Associate CSAP – International Registry of Certified Auditors (England), Practitioner – Accountability, England; Graduate in Legal and Social Sciences – National Autonomous University of Honduras, Law Degree issued by the Supreme Court of Justice, Exequatur of Notary issued by the Supreme Court of Justice No. 1422, and former Law School Director of the University of San Pedro Sula (USAP).
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Pam Webster is the founder and managing partner of Webster LP overseeing its clients, people, and practices.
She advises multinational clients in a broad range of complex, cross-border cases with a focus on corporate and commercial law, real estate and property development, joint venture arrangements, government relations and financial services regulatory matters.
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Satcha Kissoon is the Managing Partner of Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean and also serves as the Regional Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution in Dentons’ Caribbean practice.
He holds a Bachelors of Science Degree with Double Major and a Bachelors in Law, both from the University of the West Indies. He obtained his Legal Education Certificate at the Hugh Wooding Law School where he obtained awards for Advocacy.
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Shalini is the Managing Partner in the Trinidad and Tobago office. Her expertise is in complex commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution with a particular focus on Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy. Her civil and commercial litigation practice spans Arbitration, Banking and Finance, Construction Law, Cryptocurrency, Employment, Environmental Law, Freedom of Information Applications, Bankruptcy Insolvency and Restructuring, Insurance Law, Judicial Review, Tax Appeals, Company Law, Personal Injury, Tort and Contract Law.
Akierra Missick, LL.B (Hons), P.Dip, TEP, MHA, has a distinguished career spanning 17 years as a Senior Litigation Attorney at Misick & Stanbrook in Turks & Caicos Islands. She is a graduate of the University of Nottingham, England, UK, where she earned her law degree, and a member of the Honorable Society of Lincoln's Inn.
She is a representative for Leeward and Long Bay in the House of Assembly of the Turk & Caicos Islands and has held roles such as Deputy Premier and Minister of Education.
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As Special Envoy, Mr. Wheatley has played an important role in strengthening the international relations of the Virgin Islands and supporting the Administration’s implementation of Government’s post-Brexit strategy designed to transition the Territory from development cooperation with the European Union (EU) to development cooperation with the United Nations (UN). He is actively engaged with international partners in the Americas through the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) and other regional forums to strengthen the Virgin Islands’ cooperation with Latin America on key issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.
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His Excellency, Zulfikar Ally is an Attorney-at-law and the current Non-Resident Ambassador for Guyana to the United Mexican States. He also serves as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Guyana in Washington DC. Ambassador Ally holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Legal Education Certificate, a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, a Masters in Diplomacy and International relations and a Masters in Human Resource Planning and Development.
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Camila is a Brazilian in-house Legal Counsel for Shell’s Group focusing on Litigation Latin America & Caribbean, handling a variety of complex energy-related disputes in jurisdictions such as Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republican, Panama, and Trinidad Tobago.
She has work experience in cross-functional with a background in ESG. She holds an Executive Master of Business Administration Degree from FGV.
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Experienced leader in Legal and Compliance with a demonstrated history of working in a multicultural environment with persons across geographies. With a strong corporate governance, legal and compliance background. She currently heads the legal and compliance team for Nestle, in over 21 countries.
